- Encyclopedia of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Food - Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods - Nicholas Kalaitzandonakesa, James D. Kaufmanb, Lucy Zakharovab (Published: 21 Jul 2010)
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Abstract
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Functional foods are foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Functional foods cater to both ill and healthy, and target prevention and treatment of illness, as well as maintenance of one's well-being. Products in the market range from complete portfolios of prepared meals that battle cardiovascular and type II diabetes, to fortified drinks and cereals that provide supplemental minerals, vitamins, and fiber.
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Nutraceuticals are isolates that provide concentrated nutrients in the form of pills, tablets, liquids, or powders for direct consumption or for use as ingredients in functional foods. Nutraceuticals include micro- and macronutrient isolates, herbs and botanicals, and isolated reagents (e.g., hormones).
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Keywords: Nutraceuticals, Functional foods, Supplements, Regulation, Safety, Health claims, Markets, Foods as drugs
Una colaboración de Agustín Mayoral [ agumayjer@yahoo.co.uk ] enviada al grupo SOCDERCON
Grupo "Sociología y Derecho del Consumo de la Alimentación"
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